WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after he voted to extend government funding through March 1st. “House Republicans are yet again kicking the can down the road and continuing to prove they cannot govern. They

“Today, I voted to ensure government services can continue reaching millions of Americans without interruption. Government shutdowns are very costly to the American people, our hardworking federal employees, and the economy. While MAGA Republicans are leveraging extreme demands that have kept the FY 2024 funding process from moving forward,  Democrats

“Republicans continue to double down on their extreme agenda to deny women full control over their bodies. The GOP is proving once again that their concerns for life ends as soon as the umbilical cord is cut, forcing women to give birth while failing to provide any resources to support

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after voting against the Continuing Resolution (CR): “I have voted for two Continuing Resolutions in the past four months, and we have seen no progress in passing Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) funding or addressing our nation’s top

MADISON, Wis. – Opportunity Wisconsin Program Director Meghan Roh released the following statement following House passage of the latest continuing resolution which sets new government funding deadlines in March: “With yet another extension in government funding deadlines, Republicans in Congress like Reps. Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden have an

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after voting against a Continuing Resolution that would fund a portion of the government through March 1 and another portion through March 8. “The Continuing Resolution the House passed on November 14 was supposed to buy Congress more time to

Madison — Today, Representative Donna Rozar (R-Marshfield) reacted to the announcement of Farm Technology Days returning to the 69th Assembly District in 2026. “I am excited to learn the Redtzkes’ No Joke Dairy in Stratford was named the host for Farm Technology Days in 2026,” stated Representative Rozar. “I was pleased, along

Madison — Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed a Bill, authored by Representative Donna Rozar (R-Marshfield), to increase protections for consumers utilizing tanning facilities. “I want to thank my Assembly colleagues for their support of this Bill to protect Wisconsinites from overexposure to harmful levels of ultraviolet (UV) radiation,” said Representative

MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering the Elias Law Group’s lawsuit to throw out existing congressional district maps, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming: “The newly bought and paid for liberal majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court faces yet another test of the public’s trust: do

MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly met in regular session to address a slate of legislation – including Assembly Bill 510. Representative Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement:  “After a bipartisan day on Tuesday, I am disappointed that we saw Assembly Bill 510 on the calendar today.

Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) voted in favor with his colleagues to pass Assembly Bill 579, relating to the use of fill in commercial waterways and Great Lakes waters, which he co-authored with Representative Robert Wittke (R-Racine). “This bill gives cities like Ashland and Bayfield a breath of fresh air,

Madison – Representative Nik Rettinger (R-Mukwonago) joined his colleagues on unanimous passage of his  Catalytic Converter Theft Accountability bill, formally known as Assembly Bill 637. The bill adds catalytic  converters to the state’s list of parts that are considered a “major part” of an automobile. Following passage, Rep.  Rettinger said: 

Madison, WI – Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) voted for Assembly Bill 510, relating to rights reserved to a parent or guardian of a child. After passage of the bill, he released the following statement: “Parents deserve a seat at the table when it comes to the education of their children.

MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly met in regular session and took up legislation relating to education restrictions and firearms. Representative Sue Conley (D-Janesville) issued the following statement in response: “We all know that students can succeed when teachers, parents, and administrators work together. The so-called Parental Bill of Rights,

Madison, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld has announced that DOA will host a free, virtual roundtable on Jan. 31 to highlight opportunities available to veteran entrepreneurs through the Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program. Representatives from DAV-Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce, the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Af…

MADISON – Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) joined her Assembly Republican colleagues in supporting the Parent Bill of Rights. The Parent Bill of Rights (AB 510) affirms parents’ rights to direct the education and healthcare of their children. The bill specifies 16 rights, including: Requiring notice and an opt-out choice for

Madison, Wis. – In an effort to keep Wisconsin college campuses safe, Rep. Deb Andraca (D-Whitefish Bay) introduced a bill today that would prohibit a person from possessing a firearm in a building or on the grounds of a college or university, mirroring other state gun-free school zones. “Young adults

Madison – Rep. Amy Binsfeld (R-Sheboygan) and members of the Speaker’s Task Force on  Truancy release bills to reduce Truancy in the State of Wisconsin.  “Truancy in the state of Wisconsin has hit an all-time high. There are multiple factors as to why  children are not making it to school.